Dyslexia Support Dorset
Dyslexia Support Dorset
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Professional in-person dyslexia assessments and screeners for children (8+), secondary-school students, teenagers and sixth-formers across Dorset. Full assessments suitable for DSA applications.
Full Assessment: £450 • 3 hours • Report within 3 days
Dyslexia Screener: £50 • 30 minutes • Report next day
Could this be your child?
Could this be your child?
As school becomes more demanding, difficulties with reading, spelling and written work can become increasingly noticeable. Your child may be bright and capable but still find some aspects of learning much harder than expected.
You may notice that they:
• read slowly or avoid reading
• continue to find spelling difficult
• take a long time to complete written work
• struggle to get their ideas down on paper
• find homework takes much longer than expected
• understand something when it is explained but struggle to show it in writing
When an assessment could help
When an assessment could help
An assessment can help you understand why particular aspects of learning are proving difficult and provide a clearer picture of your child's individual strengths and areas of difficulty.
For parents, it can provide a better understanding of persistent reading, spelling or written-language difficulties.
For the student, having a clearer explanation can help them understand their own learning profile and identify approaches that may make learning more manageable.
The aim is not simply to attach a label. It is to understand the individual and the impact their difficulties are having on everyday learning.
What's included in the full diagnostic assessment?
What's included in the full diagnostic assessment?
The £450 fee covers the complete dyslexia assessment, including the preparation, assessment session, written report and feedback.
You will receive:
Approximately 3-hour assessment
Detailed written report
Clear explanation of the assessment findings
Recommendations based on your child's individual profile
Report provided within 3 days
Feedback phone call or Zoom meeting
Before the assessment
Before the assessment
You complete some background information and questionnaires so that the assessment can take account of your child's educational history and current difficulties.
Assessment
Assessment
Your child takes part in a face-to-face session lasting approximately three hours.
Written report
Written report
A detailed written report is prepared following the assessment and provided within 3 days.
Dyslexia Screener
Dyslexia Screener
Quick & Expert-Led | £50
Not sure if a full diagnostic assessment is needed yet? Our 20–30 minute live online screener provides a clear picture of your child's strengths and reading difficulties. Includes a personalised report within 24 hours and a £50 credit towards future full assessments.
Why choose Dyslexia Support Dorset?
Why choose Dyslexia Support Dorset?
Dyslexia Support Dorset is an independent assessment service based in Bournemouth, Dorset, providing in-person assessments in Dorset.
Assessments are carried out personally by Mark Trewby, a SASC-registered assessor with an active Assessment Practising Certificate and a professional background in education.
The service is designed to provide a straightforward, personal experience from the initial conversation through to the completed report.
Professional credentials
Professional credentials
SASC Registered Assessor
Assessment Practising Certificate
Dyslexia Guild Member
20 years in education
Based in Bournemouth, assessing across the UK
Based in Bournemouth, assessing across the UK
Dyslexia Support Dorset is based in Bournemouth, Dorset.
The remote assessment service is available remotely to families and students across the UK. Visit our national assessment portal: Dyslexia Tests Online
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about the assessment process, online assessments, costs, reports and what happens next.
1. What age can my child have a dyslexia assessment?
Dyslexia Support Dorset provides remote dyslexia assessments for children aged 8+, secondary-school students, teenagers and older students. If you are unsure whether an assessment is appropriate for your child, you can book a free 15-minute phone call to discuss your concerns.
2. Can the assessment be completed online?
Yes. The assessment is completed remotely through a secure one-to-one online session. Your child will need a laptop or desktop computer, a webcam, a reliable internet connection and a quiet space where they can work without interruptions. Visit our national assessment portal: Dyslexia Tests Online
3. How long does the assessment take?
The assessment takes approximately three hours.
4. How much does a dyslexia assessment cost?
A complete remote dyslexia assessment costs £450. This includes the preparation, approximately three-hour online assessment session, detailed written report and feedback session.
5. How quickly will we receive the report?
The completed written report is provided within 3 days of the assessment.
6. Do we need to live in Bournemouth?
No.
Face-to-face appointments are available in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, and across Dorset.
The service is also provided remotely, so families can arrange an online dyslexia assessment from anywhere in the UK. Visit our national assessment portal: Dyslexia Tests Online
7. What happens if I am not sure whether my child needs an assessment?
That is exactly what the free 15-minute phone call is for. We can briefly discuss your concerns, explain how the assessment works and help you decide whether an assessment may be appropriate. There is no obligation to book.
Ready to discuss your child's difficulties?
Ready to discuss your child's difficulties?
If you are concerned about your child's reading, spelling or written work and would like to know whether a dyslexia assessment could help, you can book a free 15-minute phone call.
We can briefly discuss your concerns, explain how the assessment works and answer any questions you may have.
There is no obligation to book an assessment.
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